How to Check Your Car Before Buying

Buying a car is very pleasant, but risky. Even in the car dealership you can be confused, especially if a beginner in this business, and secondary-market You can easily get to an unscrupulous owner who cleverly hides all the shortcomings under a sweet price. Therefore, it is important to know what you need to pay attention to, so as not to spend a lot of money on car maintenance.



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Editorial "Site" I have prepared a cheat sheet for you with tips that will help you with purchase.

Before you start inspecting the car, you need to get answers from the owner to some important questions. Check the presence of the original technical passport, look at specialized sites, whether the car is stolen. Next, find out whether she was in an accident, as well as whether the color or other external characteristics changed. If you get confused answers or something embarrasses you, feel free to move to another car.



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Of course, it is important to take with you to the car market or a personal meeting with the seller of a proven mechanic. If there is no such thing, then agree immediately that before buying a car you want to drive to a car service station, where you will conduct a professional inspection of the car and its diagnosis. We also advise you to arm yourself with a notebook, where you will immediately note all the shortcomings, so that you can then bargain on the merits. Now pay attention to the following points.

1. hood
   Do not hesitate to open and close the hood several times to check the serviceability of the locks and see from the inside the presence of rust and damage to the paint coating. Do not forget to check the operation of the button or lever in the cabin responsible for opening the hood.
   
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2. Engine.
   Be sure to check whether the factory number of the engine matches the documents for the car. Also visually assess the state of the engine compartment: the presence of oil, fuel, special fluids. Check the level and consistency of motor oil and special fluids. If there are new details, you need to find out the reason for replacing the old ones. Start the engine and listen for any extraneous sounds. Examine the radiators of the engine and air conditioner for the serviceability of cells and the absence of foreign objects. There should be no deformation of the ribs.
   
   
   
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3. Kuzov
   Very carefully examine the body of the car, assessing the uniformity of painting. After all, any slight difference in shade can indicate the painting of the car after an accident. If a used car body looks perfectly smooth, without roughness, small chips, scratches, then this should alert. After all, this may indicate the repair of the car and indicate hidden shortcomings. Pay attention to the profile of the car in the front and rear with tightly closed doors: they should not protrude or be heavily drowned. If there are obvious deviations, this indicates a changed geometry of the body, which is a consequence of a strong impact in an accident. Also check the trunk door and gas tank lid. Open and close the doors several times to check the locks. You need to check both mechanically and automatically. If there is a hatch in the car, it must also be opened and closed several times. When checking the roof, pay attention to the waters.
   
   
   
   
   
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4. Lighting devices
   The illumination of the cabin and the illumination of the instruments shall be checked when the ignition is activated. Adjusting the brightness of the backlight should be smooth and continuous. Pay attention to the surface of the glass on the headlights: if there are a lot of scratches and chips, then they will need to be replaced. This can be quite expensive depending on the brand of the car. 532165
   
   
   
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5. Wearings
   The landing of the bumper should be smooth and dense without large gaps. Fog lights and parktronic emitters must be securely secured. You should check how the threshold linings, moldings and other elements of the exterior are fixed.
   
   
   
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6. Wheels
   Measure the wear of the tyre tread by available indicators. It is rare to see new tires installed on a used car. Also carefully examine the discs for cracks and deformation. And don't forget to check the tire air pressure.
   
   
   
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7. Glass.
   Check the glass and mirrors for damage. Check the janitors and the heat. At the same time, you should pay attention to what trace the wiper brush leaves behind: in the presence of large gaps, you should conclude that you need to replace rubber bands. See if the door windows open and close easily. Special attention should be paid to window seals: if they are new or there are traces of a sealant, then the glass on the door was changed. We need to find out why.
   
   
   
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8. salon
   Be sure to check the quality of the sills and bottom, knocking on them with a metal object. The sound must be ringing. Deaf indicates rotten metal. Inspect the seats, removing the covers, and also check the seat heating system. You need to carefully evaluate every centimeter of the cabin: glove compartment, skin, armrests, seats, mats, stands. Pay special attention to seat belts and the presence of all airbags, because this is your health! If there is no pillow or it was changed, then the car was in an accident.
   
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9. Baggage
   Carefully inspect the spare space for the presence of corrosion, welding or painting, casting off the cover of the luggage compartment. Also pay attention to the serviceability of the lighting of the luggage compartment.
   
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10. Instrument panel
    Check the proper operation of all optical devices: alarm, switching headlamps from near to high beam, direction indicators, front position lamps, reversing, fog lamps. Check how the instruments and pointers on the dashboard work from their readings. When the steering wheel is rotated, the anti-theft steering lock shall be activated. The safety-belt alarm shall be lit when the doors are closed. Also check the operation of all devices after starting the engine in accordance with the manual for the operation of the car.
    
    
    
    
    
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11. Furnace and air conditioning
    Turn on the heating and see if there is a smell of burning and fuel when the warm air is supplied. Also turn on the air conditioner: there should be no extraneous sounds when working and switching modes.
    
    
    
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12. Run.
    From the mileage depends on the general condition of the car and wear of its parts. For 100,000 km of mileage on brake discs remains 2-3 mm from the linings. If the shoes are changed for new ones, then the mileage is more than this figure.
    
    
    
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There are many nuances that depend on the brand of the car and the year of release. These are common points that will help to avoid many hassles in the further operation of the machine. Always remember that you are a customer, which means that you can ask any questions that interest you and view every inch of the car. After all, your choice depends on your comfort, future expenses for maintenance, and most importantly - safety.

Earlier we talked about the importance of icons on the dashboard.

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